Senior Structural Engineer

Requisition ID: 88716 

Job Category: Energy; Consulting; Engineering; Project Engineering; Project Management 

Location: Seattle, WA, United States 
 

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Our energy expertise in the oil and gas sector comprises the entire value chain - upstream, midstream, and downstream; and in the power sector includes thermal, nuclear, waterpower, renewable, hybrid, transmission and distribution, and grid modernization. Join our vision of a low-carbon world and help make positive change!

 

Hatch is seeking a Structural Engineer/Hydropower Engineer with extensive analysis and design experience on large and small Hydropower or Dams projects. This position can be based in Seattle, WA; Boston, MA; Minneapolis, MN; Amherst, NY or Pittsburgh, PA.  The Structural Engineer will be part of an engineering team providing technical support and design of concrete structures involving dams, spillways, intake structures, powerhouse, hoist support structures and stability analyses of dams and related structures.

 
You will be responsible for leading the design, delivery and documentation of project requirements for a variety of facilities, including hydropower and other concrete and steel structures within the private and public sectors. This position provides the opportunity to be involved in various projects throughout North America and abroad, act as client liaison, and contribute to regional marketing/Business Development efforts.  You will have the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team focused on growing not only your technical skills, but growing Hatch’s business in the U.S.

 

Position reports to Regional Manager USA | Hydropower & Dams
 
Professional Qualifications/Experience

 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Structural engineering from an accredited University. Graduate degree would be advantageous.  
• P.E. license is required, S.E. would be advantageous.
• 10+ years of experience in Structural Engineering. Candidates with experience in hydropower, dams, locks, canals, large steel gates or related structures preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in structural design of reinforced concrete and steel structures.
• Working knowledge of US codes and standards. Familiarity with USACE design Standards and / or FERC Part 12D dam safety requirements would be a plus.
• Field experience related to construction and/or inspection preferred.
• Use of commercially available programs for structural and finite element analysis. Proficiency in ANSYS and/or similar programs that can be used for advanced analysis such as dynamic response spectrum or seismic time history analysis, is a plus.

 

Responsibilities

 

• Design and analysis of a variety of structures, such as concrete dams and other hydraulic structures including detailed assessment of seismic and flood loading.
• Coaching other engineering and support staff, including mentoring of junior engineers, and provision of quality assurance review or input where required.
• Demonstrate the firm's capabilities, determine and meet client's needs, and assist with proposal preparation and other business development activities.
• Assign personnel to various projects and monitor their progress.
• Co-ordinate with other discipline engineers and ensure that project deliverables meet schedule, time, budget and quality standards.

 

Why join the Hatch Water Power team?

 

• Our Vision - We are passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change.
• Our Mission - Together we create unprecedented outcomes for our clients by partnering with them to develop better ideas.  We build practical solutions that are safe, innovative, and sustainable.
• Our Values - We believe in exceptional ideas delivered with exceptional service.
• Our Personality - We are entrepreneurs with a technical soul.
• Our Excellence – work with over 300